Tridihexethyl
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Tridihexethyl chloride is an anticholinergic
, antimuscarinic and antispasmodic
drug. It may be used, usually in combination with other drugs, to treat acquired nystagmus or peptic ulcer
disease. Many patients discontinue the drug because of unwanted side effects.
It is also known as Pathilon or Propethonum.
Anticholinergic
An anticholinergic agent is a substance that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system. An example of an anticholinergic is dicycloverine, and the classic example is atropine....
, antimuscarinic and antispasmodic
Antispasmodic
An antispasmodic is a drug or a herb that suppresses muscle spasms.-Smooth muscle spasm:One type of antispasmodics is used for smooth muscle contraction, especially in tubular organs of the gastrointestinal tract...
drug. It may be used, usually in combination with other drugs, to treat acquired nystagmus or peptic ulcer
Peptic ulcer
A peptic ulcer, also known as PUD or peptic ulcer disease, is the most common ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract that is usually acidic and thus extremely painful. It is defined as mucosal erosions equal to or greater than 0.5 cm...
disease. Many patients discontinue the drug because of unwanted side effects.
It is also known as Pathilon or Propethonum.